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Patent GB-190809283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising Liquids.
Inventor: ESPING HUGO PER WILHELM
Filed: 1908-04-29
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 9283. Esping, H. P. W. April 29. Direct air-pressure apparatus.-Relates to that type of apparatus in which liquids are raised by means of compressed air admitted to vessels which rise and fall automatically in the liquid as they empty and fill, the admission of the compressed air being controlled by means of a valve operated by the rising and falling of the vessels. In the present case the vessel or vessels are connected to a two-armed lever. In Fig. 1, a single closed vessel 1 provided with a liquid inlet valve 17 is suspended from the short arm 3 of a pivoted and counterbalanced lever. The compressed-air pipe 16 enters the valve casing 11 which is open at the top. A valve 14 is connected to the long arm 4 of the lever by a rod 15, and is adapted to open or close the air ports 12 connecting the valve casing 11 with the outer chamber 13, which is connected by a hosepipe 10 with the vessel 1. In the position shown in Fig. 1, liquid enters the vessel 1 through the valve 17, the enclosed air passing out through the pipe 10 to the atmosphere through the open end of the valve casing 11. The weight of the liquid in the vessel 1 then tilts the lever 3, 4, thereby raising the valve 14 and admitting compressed air to the vessel 1, thus forcing out the liquid through the hose 6 and valve 8 in the valve casing 7 to the outlet pipe 9. When empty, the vessel 1 is raised by the counterweight 5. This counterweight 5 may be replaced by a second vessel connected to the valve casing 7 ; in this case, another valve similar to the valve 14 is placed on the rod 15 to control the admission of air to the second vessel. The point of suspension of the vessel 1 is arranged so that it is higher than the fulcrum of the lever when the lever is in its mean position, in order to give a more rapid movement to the vessel. In a modification, the vessels are fixed directly to a hollow submerged pivoted lever or bracket. This hollow lever 3, 4, Fig. 4, is divided into two compartments by a partition, the compartments communicating with the vessels 1, 1<x> as shown, and also with the delivery casing 7 through the valves 8,8x.
Patent GB-190809538-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for use in Shaping Circular and Oval Articles in China and Earthenware.
Filed: 1908-05-02
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 9538. Hill, Ltd., W., and Lindop, R. C. May 2. Chucks.-An elliptic chuck is described in connexion with a machine for shaping circular and elliptical ware from clay or similar plastic material. A spindle c is provided at its upper end with a flat head ml engaging with parallel guides t on the under surface of a chuck a carrying the material to be shaped. The chuck a is also provided with a second pair of guides n<2>, at right-angles to the guides t, in which a sleeve m having two flat sides n<1> works. The sleeve m is freely mounted on a circular boss a<2> on a slide l which may be moved in parallel guides b<2> in the table of the machine by means of a screw. If the slide l is in the position in which the axes of the boss a<2> and the spindle c are coincident, the chuck will be given a circular motion, but if it is not in this position the chuck will be given an elliptical motion. The slide l may be locked in any position by rotating a nut r<2> on a bolt r by means of a push-rod e or otherwise.
Patent GB-190811148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bracelets.
Inventor: LOHMUELLER EMIL
Filed: 1908-05-22
Granted: 1908-09-17
Abstract: 11,148. Lohm³ller, E. May 22. Bracelets.-A bracelet is constructed in the form of a gated ring. The segment a is a tube containing a bolt b which normally closes the ring, but can be withdrawn by the knob e against the action of a spring d.
Patent GB-190817734-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of New Reducing Agents, and Method of Printing with their Aid.
Inventor: ASHWORTH ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-08-24
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 17,734. Ashworth, A. Aug. 24. Dyeing.-Reducing-agents for use in dyeing and printing processes are prepared by passing sulphur dioxide into a mixture of zinc dust, glucose, or glycerine, suitably diluted with water, or a solution of calcium or zinc chloride. As an example of their use, the paste obtained as above, is mixed with dry British gum, water, and turpentine, and the mixture heated to 40‹ C. When cold, sodium bisulphite is added. The material is printed, and passed when dry through a steam ager supplied with moist steam.
Patent GB-190823922-A (GB)
Title: Hydroplane Vessels.
Inventor: CLIFFORD GEORGE RONSTROM
Filed: 1908-11-09
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 23,922. Clifford, G. R. May 6, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Hulls; submarine vessels.-A hydroplane vessel is formed with its entire bottom surface inclining backwards and downwards and constituting the hydroplane, while the hull expands downwardly from the pointed or cigar-shaped prow 20 to a tapering extension 25 of considerable length and substantially uniform width extending below the water line. The extension 25 has its upper surface transversely rounded, and is designed to minimize water agitation and skin friction. The bottom of the hull is transversely concave, and the rudder is preferably located below the stern extension. The arrangement is also stated to be applicable to torpedoes and submarine vessels.
Patent GB-190826116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Advertising Apparatus.
Inventor: JOHNSON SAMUEL MATHEW
Filed: 1908-12-03
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 26,116. Johnson, S. M., and Parry, T. G. Dec. 3. Advertising.- In sandwich - boards consisting of openfronted cases A in which a series of reversing slats B are mounted on longitudinal spindles, reversal of the slats is obtained by providing the cases with a box a at the side intc which the spindles project, and by mounting on the spindles sprocket-wheels C engaging a chain D. The chain is operated by a handle d, movement being limited by the slot a<2> in the case. Strips a' keep the chain in engagement with the wheels. A belt and pulleys may be used in place of the chain and the sprocket-wheels. The front and back cases are connected by saddle-pieces, which lie on the shoulders of the itinerant, and the upper case is supported on the saddle-pieces. The upper case A' is open back and front, and the two sets of slats may be actuated by a single chain D, Fig. 5, or by separate chains. The chain is operated by a handle, cord, &c.
Patent GB-190826133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Pulverised Soap or other Washing Material.
Inventor: LINDEMANN OTTOCAR
Filed: 1908-12-03
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 26,133. Lindemann, O., [Korting Akt.-Ges., Geb.]. Dec. 3. Evaporating soaps &c. to dryness. Soap or other washing- powder is obtained from its solution by forcing it through a spraying-device c, pro vided with means, such as a pipe b communicating with a chamber surrounding the nozzle c, whereby superheated steam or highly-heated air or gas are mixed with the liquid at the exit of the spraying- device. Soda solution or soap, or a mixture of the two, may be treated by this process. Specification No. 25,276, A.D. 1907, is referred to.
Patent GB-190900846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bottles and the like for Preventing Fraudulent Refilling.
Inventor: KNIGHT PERCY JOHN
IPC: B65D49/06
Filed: 1909-01-13
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 846. Knight, P. J. Jan. 13. Bottles, non-refillable.-Secured in the neck of the bottle is a cylindrical casing a provided with a baffle-plate d and a seating g for a disk j, Figs. 3 and 7, with a serrated edge as shown. A ball or weight K may be used to keep the disk j on its seating and prevent the passage of liquid until the bottle has been tilted past the horizontal. A collar m, shaped as shown in Figs. 3 and 11, secures the casing a within the neck, and is attached by loosely positioning bridge-pieces n in a vertical position within the casing m as shown in Fig. 11 and passing the bridge-pieces through grooves in a flange A<1>, Fig. 3, until the collar reaches the position shown, whereupon the bridges are turned into the horizontal position and thus prevent the removal of the fittings without breakage. A screwed cap b covers the outlet.
Patent GB-190901796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fly and Insect Traps.
Inventor: RICHARD AUGUSTE LEON
IPC: A01M1/04
Filed: 1909-01-25
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 1796. Richard, A. L. Jan. 30, 1908, [Convention date]. Insect traps.-In a fly and insect trap, an outer vessel a, of glass, crystal, or other transparent material, has a flared neck b and an annular chamber c at its lower part for the reception of some appropriate liquid. The vessel a is fitted to a column d, which has a perforated or glazed protuberance e and ends in a plate f with inclined edges g, from which three ribs h project. The ribs h are rounded for the reception of the part c of the vessel a. At its base, the column d forms a small circular cup j for the reception of liquid or solid bait; bait impregnated with water is also placed in the flared neck b. The column d may be of metal or other material, enamelled, and of any colour wholly or partially; the protuberance e may be illuminated by a suitable internally-arranged lamp. The trap,may be suspended by a ring m carried by a rod l, which is fixed to the perforated crown k, or may rest upon a piece of furniture.
Patent GB-190908066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trays for Beer Glasses and the like.
Inventor: KAPUSTIAK STEPHAN
IPC: A47G23/14
Filed: 1909-04-03
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 8066. Kapustiak, S. April 3. Trays and waiters. - Consists in providing trays for beer-glasses with indicators and changing advertisements operated by the known means of a ratchet-wheel and pawl. An outer casing a is provided with a covering-plate c having segmental openings e, d, Fig. 3, through which are displayed changing advertisements h, and numerals g keeping tally of the glasses supplied. The signs are carried by the plate f mounted on the sleeve k and rotated by means of a pawl operated by the lever p. The central ring i is preferably filled with absorbent material, and the cover c, which may also bear advertisements, may be protected by a transparent film t.
Patent GB-190910308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Delivery or Feeding Devices applicable for Dough Moulding, Proving and Dividing Apparatus or the like.
Inventor: CALLOW JOHN
IPC: A21C7/01
Filed: 1909-04-30
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 10,308. Callow, J. April 30. [Cognate Application, 26,837/09.] Rolling-machines for moulding dough. A series of moulding-troughs C, Fig. 1, mounted over an endless conveyer A extending from a dough divider D to prover carriers or receptacles E, receives a transverse reciprocating or a swivelling rocking movement in order to set up a cross rolling action on the dough pieces and also to transport successive deliveries from the dividing-machine to different parts of the prover. In a modification shown in Fig. 3, two sets of inclined delivery or feeding shoots K, L are arranged at the end of the conveyer A over the prover trays E, and the lumps of dough are directed alternately into the two sets of shoots by a pivoted flap valve M. In the modification, either the conveyor or the troughs and shoots may be reciprocated transversely. The moulding-troughs C may be arranged longitudinally or diagonally with respect to the conveyer band A, or they may be pivoted so as to move in an arc of a circle.
Patent GB-190910403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoves.
Inventor: PETTER ERNEST WILLOUGHBY
IPC: F24B1/193
Filed: 1909-05-01
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 10,403. Petter, E. W. May 1. Grates.-An open fire-place is fitted with a fuel surface consisting of an imperforate firebrick surrounded by a grating. Preferably the grating a is inclined downwards towards the brick d, which is fitted upon flanges a' on the inner edges of the grating. The centre of the brick d may be upraised, as shown. The device may be fitted in a fire-place with front bars, or in combination with an ash-front e, the upper edge of which preferably slopes towards the grate, as shown.
Patent GB-190912152-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Applying to Metal Articles, by the Dry Method, a Protective Coating of another Metal.
Inventor: M ALPHONSE KERSCHEN
Filed: 1909-05-22
Abstract: 12,152. Kerschen, A. May 27,1908, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Coating by dipping.-For obtaining a uniform metal coating upon metal articles, the articles after removal from the bath of molten coating metal, are subjected to the action of centrifugal force in a heated receptacle to remove the superfluous coating-metal. The apparatus comprises an openwork metal basket E, which may be rotated by gearing f, and into which the coated articles are charged. Below the basket is an inclined plate I, and at one side of the casing below the plate is a fire-place H. The combustion gases travel round a baffle J and pass up through an opening m in the plate I and amongst the coated articles, finally escaping through a chimney K. The coating metal flung off from the articles is drawn off through an opening o. The bearing at the foot of the central spindle F supporting the basket is kept cool by a current of water passing from a reservoir R down through the spindle.
Patent GB-190913041-A (GB)
Title: Improved Arrangements for Suppressing Electric Currents due to Harmonics in the Wave Forms of Alternating Current Dynamo Electric Machines.
IPC: H02K19/36
Filed: 1909-06-03
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 13,041. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, and Kloss, M. June 3. Protective arrangements.-To neutralize the thirdharmonic voltage in each of the armature windings A, B, C, Fig. 2, of a three-phase star-connected dynamo-electric machine, and particularly in the case of parallel-connected machines having their neutral points connected together or earthed, each machine is provided with three single-phase transformers having a voltage transformation-ratio of three to one, their primary windings being connected in star grouping to the main dynamo terminals or bus-bars K and their secondary windings Sa, Sb, Sc being joined in open delta between the earthing bus-bar or connexion R and the neutral points M, 0 of both the dynamo and primary transformer windings. The secondary voltages proportional to the machine primary voltages add up to zero in the three secondary windings Sa, Sb, Sc, but, as the third-harmonic wave is in similar phase in all three windings A, B, C, the third-harmonic wave produces a resultant voltage therein equal and opposed to the third-harmonic voltage in each of the three generator windings, so that circulating currents do not occur.
Patent GB-190913507-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Trimming for the Edges of Curtains, Garments, or other Articles.
Inventor: STEVENS CHARLES LIONEL FORTESC
IPC: D05B35/06
Filed: 1909-06-09
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 13,507. Stevens, C. L. F., and Stevens, E. A. A. June 9. Trimmings. -A trimming for the edges of tablecovers, curtains. garments, &c., adapted to give the effect of hemstitching, consists of a strip A of fabric, which is folded longitudinally and sown, preferably by overedge-stitching, along the edge A<1>, and a cord or narrow braid or band.B, which is connected to the hem part A by one or more threads or cords C &c., as shown. The trimming may be made in a two-needle sewing-machine, and may be attached to the curtain &c. by sewing the part B thereto.
Patent GB-190914050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Trimming Machines used in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: HADAWAY JOHN BENJAMIN
IPC: A43D49/00
Filed: 1908-06-16
Granted: 1909-08-16
Abstract: 14,050. Hadaway, J. B. June 16, 1908. Trimming.-Machines for trimming-off the edges of the vamp and lining of a lasted shoe preparatory to the inseam-sewing operation are provided with improved means for guiding the vamp and lining to the trimming-knives, which, in the machine shown, consist of a fixed blade 1 adapted to extend inside the vamp and lining, and a co - operating blade 2, which is vibrated by an eccentric on the main shaft 6. The guiding-means consist of a roll 10 threaded on a vertical shaft 11, which passes through the blade 1 so that the roll is located below the level of, but so as to overlap, the blade. The roll is frusto-conical in shape, and may be reversed in the machine for operation on different styles of shoes. In some cases, a more extended guiding-surface is provided by the use of a second roll 12, which is threaded on to the shaft 11 above the blade 1. The rolls, which are preferably knurled, are rotated by worm and belt gearing 13, 14, 15 from the shaft 6, preferably at a peripheral speed somewhat in excess of the speed at which the shoe is fed.
Patent GB-190920381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Door-closing Apparatus.
Inventor: DUGGAN WILLIAM
IPC: E05D11/10
Filed: 1909-09-06
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 20,381. Duggan, W. Sept. 6. Composite springs; helical springs; pneumatic springs; connexions and attachments applicable generally for tensile and compressive springs.- Relates to a door check in combination with a spring hinge, and consists in providing a casing 30 containing a plunger 31 having a hollow extension fitted with a rubber or cork plug 32. A tube 33, closed at one end, passes through the plunger and carries a nut 35 by which an air-tight rubber disk 42 is secured upon the tube 33. A cap 36 on the end of the casing is provided with air-escape passages 39, and carries a guide-rod 37 for a coiled spring 38 bearing against the cap 36 and the closed end of the tube 33. The door is closed against the combined pressure of the spring and enclosed air.
Patent GB-190923475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Blotters and the like.
Inventor: WILLIAMS VERNON INGRAM NORBURY
IPC: B43L17/04
Filed: 1909-10-14
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 23,475. Williams, V. I. N. Oct. 14. Blotting-appliances.-The lower flexible plate B of a blotter is provided with end pieces D, against which the extremities G, Fig. 1, or H, Fig. 3, of the upper flexible plate A abut to hold the blotting-paper F in place. The handle C may be fitted with an extension J to limit the extent of deformation of the blotter during use.
Patent GB-190927930-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Deadening the Noise of Discharge of Fire-arms.
Inventor: GENSCHOW GUSTAV
IPC: F41A21/30
Filed: 1909-11-30
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 27,930. Genschow, G., and Seebach, W. Nov. 30. S o u n d of discharge, modifying.-Relates to a device for deadening the noise of discharge of firearms, and consists in the provision of a number of pipes b, Figs. 1 and 2, having conical bores and external spiral ribs c, which fit the interior of a containing-cylinder a to be screwed to the muzzle of the barrel, thus forming circuitous passages through which the g a s e s pass, their velocity being thereby reduced. Chambers d are formed between the flared ends of the pipes and the ribs, and apertures fare provided for the discharge of the gases. Discharge apertures g are also provided to allow a partial diffusion of the gases before they enter the first part of the silencer. The pipes are secured by screws h, Fig. 1, or by intermediate rings i and an end ring k, Fig. 2. The outer surfaces of the pipes and ribs may be roughened.
Patent GB-190929841-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Gradient Indicator.
Inventor: TWIDLE ARTHUR
IPC: G01C9/04
Filed: 1909-12-21
Granted: 1910-03-31
Abstract: 29,841. Twidle, A. Dec. 21. Levels. - A de. vice for indicating gradients is rigidly fixed on brackets on the vertical part of a moving vehicle &c. and consists of a casing A, to which is fixed a spindle G having a damped weighted sector R freely suspended on it. A wheel L fixed on the spindle G is connected by epicyclic gearing M, 0 to another wheel S, loose on the spindle and carrying a cylinder U, on which is mounted a graduated dial V visible through an opening B in the casing A. By this arrangement, relative motion between the casing and sector due to inclination of the vehicle causes the cylinder U to revolve.
Patent GB-190930142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Meters.
IPC: G01R11/00
Filed: 1909-12-24
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 30,142. British Thomson-Houston Co., Gray, J., Rogers, R. H., and Holden, F. Dec. 24. [Addition to 12,689/09.] Packing, metallic. - Sealing-devices of the type described in the parent Specification, consisting of means for gripping the spindle of an electric meter so as to prevent the escape of liquid during. transit are operated by a movable device. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a conical split sleeve b has segments a at its lower end forming a disk, which makes a sliding fit with the lower end of a depending neck c of a mercury chamber. A ring d is moved along the sleeve and forces the segments into contact with the spindle. In another arrangement the sleeve has springy ends which are conical and rounded, the movable ring fitting round the ends. In a third arrangement, a disk with radial slits made slightly coned is fixed by a ring on the top of the cover of the mercury chamber, and a movable ring presses the sections into contact with the spindle.
Patent GB-191006349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Mechanism for Capstans, Windlasses, Winches, Cable Lifters and other Hoisting Machinery.
IPC: B66D5/00
Filed: 1909-11-19
Granted: 1910-08-25
Abstract: 6349. Clarke, Chapman, & Co., and Cookson, W. D. Nov. 19, 1909. Band; blocks and the like acting on drums.-In band brakes for capstans, windlasses, winches, cablelifters, and other hoisting-machinery, of the type actuated by rotary eccentrics, the ends of the brake band are connected by links to the straps of the eccentrics. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the ends of the band care connected to links e, the other ends of which are formed as eccentric straps g and surround eccentrics f arranged as shown. Arms h fixed to the eccentrics fare connected also to a toothed quadrant h<1>, engaged by a worm 5 which is actuated from a hand-wheel o by means of worm gearing 6. The eccentrics are fixed to a spindle u mounted in bearings with the lower end resting on a convex bearing- plate u<2>. In a modification, the two eccentric straps engage a single eccentric, and the arm h is operated by bevel and screw- and-nut gearing.
Patent GB-191009118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Fire Arms.
Inventor: FARQUHAR MOUBRAY GORE
IPC: F41A5/32
Filed: 1910-04-15
Granted: 1911-04-18
Abstract: 9118. Farquhar, M. G., and Hill, A. H. April 15. Breech actions, sliding breech-block; breech actions, sliding barrel and breech-block.-Relates to recoil or gas-operated guns of the kind having a system of springs and catches for delaying the opening of the breech, as described in Specifications 28,587/07 and 17,211/09, and consists mainly in dispensing with the rear catch for the opening spring, this omission being rendered possible by making the opening spring of such a strength that, at the moment of full compression, it will not overcome the forces resisting the opening of the breech and extraction of the cartridge case until the pressure in the barrel has dropped. Another feature of invention is a special construction of the forward catch. The invention is shown, in Fig. 2, applied to a gas-operated rifle. The arrangement of the opening-spring f, closing- spring g, and piston-return spring h is the same as in Specification 17,211/09. The forward catch l is controlled by the plate springs n, preferably formed integral with the catch. These springs, by acting on inclined surfaces e<2>, tend to hold the catch l raised out of the path of the plunger p, but are lowered by inclined surfaces d<3> on the cross-head d when the piston c is forced rearwards by the explosion gases. The piston c is afterwards restored to its forward position by a spring h, the catch d being then held in engagement with the plunger p by friction only. In a modification, the spring h is dispensed with, and a light spring is placed between the cross-head d and the plunger p for the purpose of separating these parts sufficiently to disengage the surfaces d<3> and the springs n.